Abilene Letters Clamp Down On Griffin and Wichita Ties
The Abilene Post critiques Albert Griffin’s political run, accusing Manhattan Republicans and anti prohibitionists of blocking his Fifth District delegate bid. It argues Southern Democrats coerce northern peers, while Wichita seeks top picks, including a governor and a delegate at large. The piece accuses Santa Fe rail leaders of pressuring Dickinson County supporters.
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Rohrer
Albert Griffin
Clay Center
Wichita
Chicago
Geo. Rohrer
Robt. Knox
Abilene
Albert Grifin
Fifth
Mr. Griffin
Manhattan
Square Yard
Grover Cleveland
Topeka
Junction City
Kansas
Riley County
Hardihood
State House
State University
Santa Fe R. R. Co
J. R. Burton
J. E. Bonebrake
State Reformatory
Dickinson County
Santa Fe Railroad
Capital Removal Rally Draws State Delegates to Abilene
Abilene hosts a large capital removal convention with J R Barton and Senator Kelley addressing the gathering. Delegates from McPherson Lyons Salina and other towns arrive by train, bands play, and activities culminate in an evening session and resolutions arguing to relocate the state capital toward central Kansas and away from Topeka.
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J. R. Burton
Senator Kelley
Abilene
Central
Kansas
Moldeck
Board of Trade
Eo Tee
Gazette
Santa Fe
Solomon
Salina
Minneapolis
Manchester
McPherson
Lyons
Genesee
Knights of Pythias
Rock Island
J. M. Hodge
Dr. McKeehan
Hodge
J. R. Barton
Ellsworth
Kanopolis
Union
LeCompton
Topeka
Dickinson County
Kansas City
Chicago
Burton
W. S. Stambaugh
H. B. Kelley
Capitol
Orst
Hhis
MacPherson
Chas
Martin
Non. E. Bronson
D. R. Gordon
H. Whitley
Verdi
J. J. Joness
Chapman
Dr. E. Barker
Osborne
J. Q. Lipton
A. A. Carnahan
F. B. Webster
C. E. Crosby
A.O. Whaley
A. M. Laskey
J.B Corbet
Gazette Band
Lyons K. of P
Kelley
Committee On Resolutions
Witeress
Habitat Peas
Colorado
Ctitaen
Sligo
Capital Move: Central Kansas Delegation Urges State Capital Shift
The delegates from Central and Western Kansas urge opposing further state institution funding and advocate moving the capital to a central location within Kansas. They call for a convention after the November election to discuss a new policy, unite all regions, and promote a central capital with enhanced roads and commercial growth. The Abilene gathering lauded by attendees, with performances by local bands, adjourned after approving resolutions and forming a permanent organization.
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Central and
Kansas
State House
Soenaneees
Missouri
Central
Kangas
Abilene
Board of Trade
Glick
Arion
Earl
C. H. Lebold
T. B. Webster
Gazette Band
F. B. Webster
Committee On
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A.W. Rice
B. F. Nelson
Red Waring
RichaRd Waxing
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Secretary of the Treasury
Democratic Party
Messrs
Tilton
Larkely
Rice Co
Ward
Wa-Keeney
Robinson
Charles Harrison
West
Hodge Bros
J. G. Hamaker
Gambetta
Amie News
Boot and Shoe Sale
Reynolds Bros
J. G Hamaker & CO
Avery Description
Nobby
Centra Kansas
Marth
Simon Rothschilds
Kentucky
Lredit
Simon
Rothschild
Palace Clothing Store
Abilene, Kansas
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